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AK57 CYT

2007 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,946 mi
Last recorded130,946 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 CYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch damage

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2023 130,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch damage

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 103,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 96,584 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 96,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front exhaust flexi blowing/exhaust leak

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 15 Oct 2018 91,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front exhaust flexi blowing/exhaust leak

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Oct 2017 85,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads wearing low and discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 85,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads wearing low and discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering arm ball joints have slight play

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low also bald on inside edge

rear brake discs have corrosion

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,176 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,176 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

o/s/f tyre showing signs of age

Fail 24 Aug 2013 40,559 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Perish!

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,559 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Perish!

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,603 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,528 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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AK57 CYT is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 CYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK57 CYT registered?

AK57 CYT is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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